Building Approvals and Occupation Certificates in Kenya

Updated October 12, 2026 · Published by WKA Advocates

Approvals protect you from demolition and make a building saleable.

Before construction

Obtain county development permission and approved plans.

During construction

Use registered professionals and keep inspections up to date.

On completion

Obtain the occupation certificate. Buyers should insist on it.

Learn more about our conveyancing services, the land transfer process and real estate law in Kenya, or read our FAQs.

General information only, not legal advice. Laws, rates and procedures change, so confirm the current position with an advocate.

Match Approvals to the Building on Site

Compare approved plans and completion records with the actual property. Investigate extensions or changes absent from the records rather than accepting that they can automatically be regularised.

Related Guides and Legal Support

• Conveyancing Services Kenya
• Property Sale & Purchase Conveyancing Kenya
• Land Transfer Process in Kenya: Step-by-Step Guide

For wider support, explore WKA’s real estate and conveyancing practice on the official WKA Advocates website, or contact our Nairobi team with your transaction details.

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